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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524, 785.46 and 318.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524, 785.46 and 318.62 is: 477.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524 : 785.46 = 318.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524/785.46 = 318.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524x = 785.46 × 318.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524x = 250,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,263.27/524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.60

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